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The Tick

The Tick

The Superhero Who's More Than a Little Off-Balance!

TV-Y71994•22m•7.4/10
AnimationComedyKids

Ratings

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7.4/10(108)

Attention Evil-doers! The Tick is here, and he’s wearing the blue tights of justice! Together with his trusty moth-costumed sidekick Arthur, The Tick keeps the streets of The City safe from a rogue’s gallery of hilariously malevolent villains. So grab a snack, put your feet up and get ready to laugh and cheer as everyone’s favorite brawny hero swats evil on the snout with the rolled-up newspaper of goodness!

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Production

Sunbow Productions, Graz Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 10, 1994

Last Aired

November 24, 1996

Networks

FOX, Comedy Central, Fox Kids

Created By

Ben Edlund

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Tick vs. The Idea Men
Air date: 1994-09-10
Tick and Arthur reveal their superhero origin story.
E2
The Tick vs. Chairface Chippendale
Air date: 1994-09-17
A criminal mastermind with an evil plan and a face only an interior decorator could love.
E3
The Tick vs. Dinosaur Neil
Air date: 1994-09-24
Mutant Dino-Park scientist Neil proves to be a major headache.
E4
The Tick vs. Mr. Mental
Air date: 1994-10-01
Mr. Mental hypnotizes The Tick and sends him to steal the Thinking Cap from Pendecker Labs.
E5
The Tick vs. The Breadmaster
Air date: 1994-10-08
The Breadmaster is an evil baker that uses baked goods to terrorize The City.
E6
The Tick vs. El Seed
Air date: 1994-10-15
El Seed hopes to take over the city by bringing all of the plants and trees to life.
E7
The Tick vs. The Tick
Air date: 1994-10-22
A night at the local superhero bar turns explosive thanks to the evil midnight bomber!
E8
The Tick vs. The Uncommon Cold
Air date: 1994-10-29
Arthur is nursing The Tick, who is infected with a most uncommon cold!
E9
The Tick vs. Brainchild
Air date: 1994-11-05
While Charles's parents discuss child-rearing with no punishinment, their Branchild is ending Earth!
E10
The Tick vs. Pineapple Pokopo
Air date: 1994-11-12
Arthur and The Tick try to rescue Yank, a super-genius, space monkey, captured by an evil ruler.
E11
The Tick vs. The Mole-Men
Air date: 1994-11-19
The King of the Mole People and his ministers come to the surface for a vacation.
E12
The Tick vs. The Proto-Clown
Air date: 1995-02-04
A clown with a major hang-up. Laugh at him and you'll pay the price.
E13
The Tick vs. Arthur's Bank Account
Air date: 1995-02-11
See Arthur face off against the most evil sock puppet in organized crime.

Cast

Townsend Coleman

Townsend Coleman

The Tick (voice)

Rob Paulsen

Rob Paulsen

Arthur (voice)

Kay Lenz

Kay Lenz

American Maid (voice)

Cam Clarke

Cam Clarke

Die Fledermaus (voice)

Jess Harnell

Jess Harnell

Sewer Urchin (voice)

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